In praise of cycling caps

[Diggs]

Some cheap summer and winter caps in the Prendas sale at the moment. I could do with a couple more...

First bargain to be had there if you happen to be a 10 man cycling team from the mid 2000s

 

[Diggs]

[QUOTE 4120586, member: 259"]You've either got the hide of a rhinoceros, or you've never actually met a teenager.[/QUOTE]
Give me two years,the teenagers are a work in progress and I'll probably need a thicker hat by then

 

[Accy cyclist]

You need a good hat in winter. I got this at Christmas what do you reckon?

 

[totallyfixed]

Worn beneath the helmet to keep sun and/or rain out of the eyes. Makes you a Rule 5 or 9 type. Definitely. Needs to say something serious, though. Campagnolo for example. Definitely no post-classical guff like Shimano, Trek or, heavens preserve us, Specialized (sic).

Wash your mouth out, cycling caps are not to be worn under helmets, they are a stand alone beautifully designed and essential piece of cycling kit

You can never have enough cycling caps ....

Quite right, I used to have 16, must be around 20 or so now.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Some cheap summer and winter caps in the Prendas sale at the moment. I could do with a couple more...

A quid each if you buy ten of the same!
http://www.prendas.co.uk/ten-astana-pro-team-cotton-cap-by-etxeondo.html

 

[BalkanExpress]

Not even in case you accidently eat a dodgy peach?

 

[Globalti]

I can't wear one because it forces me to lift my head a couple of degrees extra to see under the peak, which makes my neck sore.

 

[Globalti]

That's with the peak down. I'll try with it up. I'm a big buff fan, they keep you warm in winter and cool in summer by evaporating sweat.

 

[cuberider]

This thread has caused me to order one. It should be here in a day or two

 

[simgsxr]

I have trouble finding one that fits my rather large bonce............when I do find a suitable size that feels comfortable my head must get even bigger when riding as it inflicts an unwanted pressure as the ride progresses & when removed I appear to have encountered a 'Mick McManus' strangle hold around the top of my head that leaves a visible mark for quite a while.

 

[palinurus]

Glad to be wearing my winter cap today- hailstorm!

 

[Pale Rider]

Cycle caps are great, the peak is just the right length for shade, but not too long to impede forward vision.

Mine also securely holds my glasses.

I'm particularly fond of my winter weight cycling cap, keeps my head warm and gives shade from the low sun we get this time of year.

 

[Jimidh]

I have trouble finding one that fits my rather large bonce............when I do find a suitable size that feels comfortable my head must get even bigger when riding as it inflicts an unwanted pressure as the ride progresses & when removed I appear to have encountered a 'Mick McManus' strangle hold around the top of my head that leaves a visible mark for quite a while.

A mate from my cycle club makes hand made ones in various sizes . Very good quality and choice of materials.http://www.atbm.uk

 

[Milkfloat]

Good grief, to me a cycling cap should be badly made and cost about a pound. All this modern stuff worries me.

 

[MrGrumpy]

cycling cap all year round for me, its about looking the part